Tayene is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of
Break O'Day,
Dorset
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and
Launceston in the
North-east
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and
Launceston LGA regions of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. The locality is about south of the town of
Scottsdale. The
2016 census recorded a population of 9 for the state suburb of Tayene.
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History
Tayene was gazetted as a locality in 1963.
Geography
Several streams flow from the southern part of the locality to the North Esk River
The North Esk River is a major perennial river located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia.
Location and features
It is one of the tributaries of the Tamar River together with the South Esk River. It starts in the Northallerton Valle ...
, which forms a small part of the southern boundary.
Road infrastructure
Route C405 (Camden Road / Camden Hill Road) passes through from south to north-west.
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Break O'Day Council
Localities of Dorset Council (Australia)
Localities of City of Launceston
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